I wanted to pay homage to working women because they are the bridge that got us over.’ My work is about the people who are assumed not to have a worldview.

[On speaking of family secrets:] I don’t know how you heal a wound and not let it get some air.
BARBARA NEELY

Air Family Secret
No matter how old we get, life’s always got a lesson for you. Most likely one you’ve learned ten times before.
BARBARA NEELY

Lessons Matter Ten
I wanted to pay homage to working women because they are the bridge that got us over.’ My work is about the people who are assumed not to have a worldview.
BARBARA NEELY

Bridges Pay People
“Criminal justice” was a term she found more apt than it was meant to be.
BARBARA NEELY

Criminal Found Justice
For just once in my life, I’d like to get through a whole week without having to deal with some fool, white or black, who’s got an attitude about the way I look.
BARBARA NEELY

Attitude Black White

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